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Star Hobson murder: Mother’s sentence increased to 12 years
The mother of murdered toddler Star Hobson has had her sentence for causing or allowing her daughter’s death increased to 12 years. Frankie Smith, 20, was handed an eight-year term at Bradford Crown Court in December. Attorney General Suella Braverman said this was “unduly lenient” and referred the sentence to the Court of Appeal. Three…
Logan Mwangi trial: Five-year-old had ‘significant injuries’
A five-year-old boy whose body was found dumped in a river had injuries consistent with a big fall or a serious car crash, a murder trial has heard. The body of Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, was found in the River Ogmore in Bridgend county on 31 July 2021, Cardiff Crown Court heard.…
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes Report
A probe of services in Solihull has since uncovered a “significant” number of children who remain in “unknown risk” due to assessment delays. Solihull Council said it had already begun improvement work. The report, published on Monday, found “too many children in Solihull face drift and delay” under the support framework delivered by multiple local…
Sheffield mother and stepfather jailed for imprisoning autistic son
A mother and stepfather who kept their starving autistic son locked in “abject squalor and filth” in an attic for seven months have been jailed. Matthew Langley, 22, weighed just 6st 2lbs (39kg) and was “days away from death” when he was found in June 2020. Lorna Hewitt, 43, and husband Craig Hewitt, 42, were…
